Congress Defends Alliance with TVK, Rejects DMK's Backstabbing Claims in Tamil Nadu
Can't be called backstabbing, what's the issue if like-minded parties forming govt in Tamil Nadu: Congress
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The Congress party has refuted allegations of backstabbing its long-time ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), by supporting the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK). Congress officials argue that their decision to back TVK is a legitimate political move, emphasizing that they never sought power during their alliance with DMK.
- 01Congress supports TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu after severing ties with DMK.
- 02DMK spokesperson accused Congress of backstabbing the mandate of Tamil Nadu's people.
- 03Congress claims it never sought power during its alliance with DMK.
- 04TVK, led by actor-politician Vijay, won 108 seats in the recent assembly elections.
- 05Congress won five seats, while DMK secured only 59 seats.
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The Congress party has announced its support for the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) to form the government in Tamil Nadu, leading to a split with its long-time ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Congress media chairperson Pawan Khera dismissed accusations of backstabbing, stating that the party never sought power during its alliance with the DMK. He pointed out that the DMK had previously chosen to contest elections independently, questioning why their decision was not labeled as backstabbing. The DMK's spokesperson, Saravanan Anadurai, criticized Congress for betraying the mandate of the Tamil Nadu electorate. In the recent assembly elections, the TVK made a significant impact by winning 108 seats out of 234, while the DMK managed only 59 seats. The Congress party secured five seats. This political shift marks a notable change in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as the Congress and DMK have historically collaborated since 1971.
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The shift in alliances may lead to changes in governance and policy direction in Tamil Nadu, affecting various sectors and the political landscape.
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